Reginald Black, a “consumer representative” nominated to be an official voice for the homeless community on the D.C. Interagency Council on Homelessness, called on councilmembers to prioritize investing in supportive services for homeless individuals along with improving shelters. Black, who is also a Street Sense Media vendor, said shelters are built to save lives but do not provide avenues for shelter stayers to get back on their feet through employment, housing or medical services.

GIVING | GiveChoose, a giving campaign by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, raised a record $265,786 for nonprofits this year. (LoudounNow, 5/2)